712 9th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10019

712 9th Avenue is a 5-story, 18-unit Old Law Tenement building located in Hell's Kitchen, constructed in 1920 and currently owned by Rio Equities Corporation. The building has experienced multiple food safety-related incidents in recent years, with four complaints in 2024 alone regarding food establishments (including food poisoning) and prior complaints about rodents, insects, and garbage conditions. Between 2018-2021, significant code violations were documented, including illegal transient use, inadequate fire safety systems, and insufficient means of egress, though these were subsequently resolved.

The building's rodent management efforts have shown consistent attention, with multiple bait applications and regular inspections throughout 2023 and into 2024, all of which have passed except for a temporary baiting period in early 2023. Recent building complaints have primarily involved food establishment issues, with the most recent service request for food poisoning still marked as in progress as of January 2025. Historical issues included a rodent sighting in 2021 and a smoking violation in 2020, both of which were resolved.

Three complaints regarding work without permits were filed in 2020 and 2023, though inspections found no violations at those times. The building has maintained an impeccable record regarding bedbug infestations, with zero reported cases across all annual filings from 2018 through 2024. Multiple permits have been issued for work on the building, including plumbing and exterior work, with the most recent permit issued in 2022 and no associated violations. While the building has had its share of violations and complaints over the years, recent records suggest improved conditions, particularly regarding rodent management and bedbug control, though some food safety issues persist as of early 2025.